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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.98, 650.88 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.98, 650.88 and 260.10 is: 390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.98 : 650.88 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.98/650.88 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.98x = 650.88 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.98x = 169,293.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,293.89/433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.10

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